WALL INSTALLATION GUIDE

PHILIPPINES
OCTOBER 2022

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The real HardieFlex® HardieFlex® NexGen™ boards

NexGen™ with MoldBlock™ fixed using Hardie™ Drive Screw
Technology specifically
engineered for Filipino
homes.
Metal Tracks
KEY FEATURES (0.5-1.0mm BMT)

Hardie™ Perforated
Metal Studs
Paper Tape (0.5-1.0mm BMT)

Hardie™ Putty Joint

Compound

FIGURE 1: HARDIEFLEX® NEXGEN™ BOARDS ON WALL SYSTEM OVERVIEW

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HardieFlex® NexGen™ Board Sizes

The following HardieFlex® NexGen™ boards are Dimensions Weight Product
recommended for dry wall application. (thickness x length x width) (kg) Code
4.5mm x 2438mm x 1219mm 20 405335
6.0mm x 2438mm x 1219mm 27 405336
9.0mm x 2438mm x 1219mm 40 405337
* 12.0mm x 2438mm x 1219mm 53 405338
Note: Dimensions and weight are approximate only and subject to manufacturing tolerances. Weight may vary based on moisture content.

COMPONENTS AND TOOLS DANGER - DO NOT BREATHE DUST AND CUT ONLY IN
WELL VENTILATED AREA
Below are the components and tools used to install HardieFlex® May cause cancer if dust from product is inhaled. Causes damage to lungs and respiratory
NexGen™ board on dry wall application. system through prolonged or repeated inhalation of dust from product. Refer to the current
product Safety Data Sheet before use. The hazard associated with fiber cement arises from
crystalline silica present in the dust generated by activities such as cutting, machining, drilling,
Components supplied by James Hardie routing, sawing, crushing, or otherwise abrading fiber cement, and when cleaning up, disposing
of or moving the dust. When doing any of these activities in a manner that generates dust you
Hardie™ Drive Screw must: (1) wear appropriate respiratory protective equipment compliant with OSHA standards for
silica dust or particulates such as, but not limited to NIOSH approved P1, P2 or P3 respirators;
Use Hardie™ Drive Screw 20mm long for fixing (2) follow James Hardie’s cutting instructions as per our Best Practice Guidelines to reduce or
4.5mm to 6.0mm boards, 25mm for fixing 9.0mm limit the release of dust; (3) warn others in the area to avoid breathing the dust; and (4) when
using mechanical saws or high speed cutting tools, work outdoors and use dust collection
boards and 32mm for fixing 12mm boards on to a equipment while still wearing the appropriate respiratory protective equipment. During clean-up,
steel frame. use a well maintained high-efficiency particulate (HEPA) vacuum and filter appropriate for
capturing fine (respirable) dust or use wet clean-up methods –never dry sweep. For further
information, refer to our installation instructions and Safety Data Sheets available at
Hardie™ Drive Nail www.jameshardie.com.ph.
Use Hardie™ Drive Nail for fixing 3.5mm to 6.0mm FAILURE TO ADHERE TO OUR WARNINGS, SAFETY DATA SHEETS, AND
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
thick boards on to a timber frame.
JAMES HARDIE’S RECOMMENDED SAFE WORKING PRACTICES
Hardie™ Perforated Paper Tape CUTTING OUTDOORS
1. Position cutting station so wind will blow dust away from the user or others in working
Joint reinforcing tape used with Hardie™ Putty area.
Joint Compound for seamless joint. 2. Use a dust reducing circular saw equipped with saw blade and M or H-class vacuum
extraction.
Hardie™ Putty Joint Compound 3. Consider rotating personnel across cutting tasks to further limit respirable silica
exposures.
Joint compound used with Hardie™ Perforated 4. Use one of the following methods based on the required cutting rate:
Paper Tape for seamless joint. Best • Hardie™ Scoring Knife • Hand guillotine • Fibreshear
Better • Position the cutting station in a well-ventilated area. Use a dust reducing circular saw
Hardie™ Scoring Knife equipped with saw blade and well maintained M-class vacuum or higher with appropriate filter
for capturing fine (respirable) dust. Wear a properly-fitted, approved dust mask or respirator
Used for easy cutting of 3.5mm to 6.0mm thick (minimum P1).
HardieFlex® NexGen™ boards. CUTTING INDOORS
1. Cut only using Hardie™ Scoring Knife, hand guillotine or fibreshears (manual, electric or
pneumatic).
Components NOT supplied by James Hardie 2. Position cutting station in a well-ventilated area.
DRILLING/OTHER MACHINING
When drilling or machining you should always wear a P1 dust mask and warn others in the
Polyurethane (PU) Sealant immediate area.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Paintable sealant to be used in joints & gaps. 1. For maximum protection (lowest respirable dust production) James Hardie recommends
always using best practice cutting methods where feasible.
2. NEVER use a power saw indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
Backing Rod 3. ALWAYS use a dust reducing circular saw equipped with a sawblade specifically
Used together with PU sealant for moving joints. designed to minimize dust creation when cutting fiber cement connected to a M class or
higher vacuum.
4. NEVER dry sweep - Use wet suppression, or an M class vacuum or higher with
Bond Breaker Tape appropriate filter.
Shiny wax non-s cky tape used behind control 5. NEVER use grinders.
6. ALWAYS follow tool manufacturers’ safety recommendations.
joints. 7. ALWAYS wear a properly fitted, approved dusk mask, P1 or higher
COMPONENTS NOT SUPPLIED BY JAMES HARDIE
James Hardie provides no warranty on components recommended for use in conjunction with
Pu y Knife HardieFlex® NexGen™ boards but not supplied by James Hardie. Please contact the relevant
Used to apply joint compounds to the boards component manufacturer for further information on their products and any warranties provided

surface. STORAGE AND HANDLING

*HardieFlex® boards are suitable for use where non-combustible materials are required and, do not contribute to flame
spread.
**The above performance claims are subject to the product being installed and maintained correctly in accordance with
James Hardie’s published literature current at the time of installation
To avoid damage, all building products from James Hardie should be stored with edges and
corners of the boards protected from damage. Building products from James Hardie must be
installed in a dry state and protected from weather during transport and storage. The stored
product must be laid flat under cover on a smooth level surface clear of the ground to avoid
exposure to water, moisture, etc. Protective gloves must be worn while handling boards.
 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
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BOARD INSTALLATION

* * Zero gap
Refer to Table 1
*Refer to Table 1

610mm

12mm from
(max.)
50mm from
corners edge

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Apply thickHardieFlex® Hardie™ Putty
layer of NexGen™ Apply Hardie Perforated Paper Tape. Apply second Hardie™boards
coat ofNexGen™ Putty
in Joint
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in 2 Install the HardieFlex® NexGen™ boards
Ensure there are no voids under the tape,
in 3 Install the HardieFlex®
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SEAMLESS JOINT

Hardie™ Perforated
150mm Paper Tape 250mm

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installation, applyNexGen™
bond breaker tape 2 Layout the boards
Install the with gap
HardieFlex® equal toboards
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Install HardieFlex® boards in
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EXPRESS JOINT

Hardie™ Putty
Gap equal to board
Joint Compound
thickness
on screw heads

Bond Breaker Tape

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Timber Frame Termination Window and Door Opening
Use only seasoned (kiln-dried) timber. When HardieFlex® NexGen™ boards are Ensure board edges do not coincide with
Unseasoned timber is prone to shrinkage fastened adjacent to different material, the side of the door or window opening by a
and may cause the frames to move. The leave a gap equal to the thickness of the minimum distance of 200mm. Where end
minimum frame width at joist is 38mm. board then fill the gap with PU sealant. joints occur, they should be fully supported
Steel Frame Fill gap with PU by framing and conincide with the
Steel frame must be in the range of 0.5mm Sealant centerline of a studs, noggings or plate.
to 1.5mm BMT at minimum width of 38mm.
Steel sections should be galvanized or 200mm min.
zincalume.
Preparation of Frame Gap equal to board
Ensure that the frame is square and thickness
straight, and work from a central datum FIGURE 2: DETAIL AT TERMINATIONS
line. Frames must be straight to provide a Control Joints
flush face to receive the sheeting. Control joints are required in long runs of
Fastener Note: For door openings,
HardieFlex® NexGen™ boards in both support vertical edges
James Hardie recommends proper spacing
direc ons. with double studs.
of fastener at joints and noggings.
Table 2: Maximum Span of Control Joints
Fasteners should be placed 12mm from the
FIGURE 4: WINDOW OPENING DETAIL
edge and 50mm from the corner. Metal Thickness Control Joint
Internal/External Corners
Steel 0.5 to <0.80mm BMT 9m
Table 1: Frame & Fastener Spacing (mm) Setting of internal corners is required for
0.80 to 1.5mm BMT 6m untiled applications. The procedure is as
Timber Steel
Joist Nogging Joist Nogging
Timber 7.2m follows:
Fastener 100 100 200 200 · If working conditions are warm and dry,
Paint Finish 610 1219 610 1219 Bond breaker dampen the area around the joint prior
tape to working with clean cold water.
Tiled Finish 406 1219 406 1219
For steel frames, use Hardie™ Drive Screw 5mm gap filled · Apply Hardie™ Putty Joint Compound to
20mm long. For timber frames, use (32mm with PU Sealant both sides of the corner using a 70mm
x 2.3mm Hardie™ Drive Nails. FIGURE 3: CONTROL JOINT DETAIL
broad knife.

· Fold Hardie™ Perforated Paper Tape to
form an angle and embed into the
corner.
· Apply another layer of Hardie™ Putty
Joint Compound over the angle and
smooth with the corner tool.
· Apply finishing layers as necessary to
fully cover the tape.
· Allow each previous layer to dry first
before putting in another layer.
Jointing
James Hardie recommends that all edges
should be supported by a frame to give
tidier and firmer result. Use factory-cut
ends where possible.
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Technology Limited. Additional installation information, warranties and warnings are available at www.jameshardie.com.ph
Painting Maintenance
Before application of any paint finish, Cleaning and maintaining of the finished
remove any sanding dust and ensure the surface, joints, junctions, penetrations etc.,
surface is ready for paint application. Refer must be carried out at regular intervals.
to paint manufacturer for proper
instructions on paint application. Coating
should be completed within 1 month of
sheet installation. Use only quality 100%
acrilyc/latex paints. Note: Use of ‘sealer
coat’ or ‘preparation undercoat’ is
recommended prior to applying at least two
coats of latex paint.
Glancing Light
In some instances, due to glancing light,
set joints may be noticeable in HardieFlex®
NexGen™ boards, especially where paint
finishes have a high gloss level. Work
closely with your builder or designer to
minimize this.